Standard Chartered PLC (02888) reported operating income of 20.94 billion dollars for the year ended 31 December 2025, an increase from 19.54 billion dollars in 2024. Profit before taxation rose to 6.96 billion dollars from 6.01 billion dollars a year earlier, while profit for the year jumped to 5.10 billion dollars from 4.04 billion dollars. Earnings per share increased to 195.4 cents from 141.3 cents. Total assets reached 919.96 billion dollars as of 31 December 2025, compared with 849.69 billion dollars in the prior year.

Net interest income measured 5.96 billion dollars (2024: 6.37 billion), and credit impairment stood at 672 million dollars (2024: 547 million). The Board recommended a final dividend of 49 cents per ordinary share. The results also disclosed an intention for a share buyback of up to 1.50 billion dollars, while the Group’s capital and liquidity positions remained above relevant regulatory requirements throughout the period.